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MoQa BianQa · 1 May 2021, 04:22 AM

Arbitrage opportunities aside, does a watch being in demand or hard to obtain make you want the watch more?

What are some in demand watches that you would not buy if they weren’t actually in demand?

At the moment I personally am not a fan of the hulk, Kermit, Pepsi color schemes and would probably not add them to my collection if I was told I cannot resell them ever.

prnceofpersia23 · 1 May 2021, 04:22 AM

I buy what I like.

kieselguhr · 1 May 2021, 04:24 AM

Nope. I get what I like regardless of what the flavor of the week is.

jpwv · 1 May 2021, 04:28 AM

Hype, if you can call it that, around the Explorer 1 has led me to consider the characteristics that make it a great watch and now I want to purchase one. Previously I never considered it due to all the other higher profile options.

Marcjvr · 1 May 2021, 04:29 AM

I wanted a 14060 but the prices of them are absurd now. So yes, the hype has impacted the price, which has affected my decision.

minute_man · 1 May 2021, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

Nope. I get what I like regardless of what the flavor of the week is.

This

Bearxj86 · 1 May 2021, 04:30 AM

It does. I buy what I like but i am affected by the hype and the opinions of others. So what others like can sometimes affect what I like.

Value retention also affects what I buy, and hype affects that too.

turkeysub93 · 1 May 2021, 04:30 AM

Wouldn't buy a BLRO at 50% off MSRP.

gnuyork · 1 May 2021, 04:34 AM

Not even

Edit:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcjvr

I wanted a 14060 but the prices of them are absurd now. So yes, the hype has impacted the price, which has affected my decision.

Ok, so in this case it does effect my decision to not buy. I have been on the fence with a 14060 for years, and now it's just absurd.

nightmyth · 1 May 2021, 04:42 AM

People say they don’t care, yet they will buy up hot models at MSRP at any opportunity. People say one thing and do the other.

Robf52 · 1 May 2021, 04:47 AM

Won't buy it if I don't like it.

Seddyspaghetti · 1 May 2021, 05:04 AM

Yes. Keeps the hobby fun for me.

I would still buy the watches i like if they were not in demand but under msrp from a grey dealer.

Lemieux66 · 1 May 2021, 05:07 AM

Hype tends to put me off watches. 5711, 15202, plus the BLRO, BLNR and Hulk in particular are so overrated and overhyped it just leaves me cold.

VogelPhoenix · 1 May 2021, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoQa BianQa

Arbitrage opportunities aside, does a watch being in demand or hard to obtain make you want the watch more?

As you are finding, hype only happens to other people

NYG1121 · 1 May 2021, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightmyth

People say they don’t care, yet they will buy up hot models at MSRP at any opportunity. People say one thing and do the other.

Truth.

Jacksan · 1 May 2021, 05:39 AM

I have noticed my tastes have changed, not sure about the influence the current hype has had on it, but I still don't find myself in the search for BLRO (I have a BLNR), or a Daytona (I have a non-Rolex Chrono, and quite frankly rarely use the feature).
Useful/unique features catch my attention usually, so GMT, and SkyDweller have been my most recent acquisitions, to join my RG DayDate.
YMMV
As long as you personally enjoy it, I don't think you can go wrong, hype or no hype.

beshannon · 1 May 2021, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoQa BianQa

Does hype affect your purchase decision?

No

mk2jag · 1 May 2021, 05:57 AM

Hype plays a huge roll. If hype did nog exist im sure we would see much more variety in our watch collections......

DESH · 1 May 2021, 06:02 AM

nope! i buy what I like- some just happen to be popular!

Texex · 1 May 2021, 06:08 AM

Only if I’m after 2 watches equally. Say a GMT and a Datejust. I would take the GMT first if offered because the Datejust will be easier to acquire later.

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S’portEye · 1 May 2021, 06:11 AM

I’ll buy a hot model to flip into something I want.

WestCoastS · 1 May 2021, 06:25 AM

I buy what i like and if it is a "hot model" then its on purpose. I have no urge to buy something based on popular demand.

Brew · 1 May 2021, 06:27 AM

I had to beat back 3 elderly widows to get my TT DJ36 w/diamonds!

joli160 · 1 May 2021, 07:30 AM

Somehow I always bought the more unpopular models.

garyk · 1 May 2021, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoQa BianQa

Arbitrage opportunities aside, does a watch being in demand or hard to obtain make you want the watch more?

What are some in demand watches that you would not buy if they weren’t actually in demand?

At the moment I personally am not a fan of the hulk, Kermit, Pepsi color schemes and would probably not add them to my collection if I was told I cannot resell them ever.

Hype is absolutely not a factor except for the fact, I want the YG green dial Daytona and I would not have known about it if John Mayer had not called attention to it!

101031-28 · 1 May 2021, 07:39 AM

No, I buy what I like.

Rebel · 1 May 2021, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by prnceofpersia23

I buy what I like.

This.

fskywalker · 1 May 2021, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MoQa BianQa

Arbitrage opportunities aside, does a watch being in demand or hard to obtain make you want the watch more?

What are some in demand watches that you would not buy if they weren’t actually in demand?

At the moment I personally am not a fan of the hulk, Kermit, Pepsi color schemes and would probably not add them to my collection if I was told I cannot resell them ever.

as others said above won’t buy something don’t like in general (Hulk is a good example) unless it is a really good profitable opportunity

so this:

Quote:

Originally Posted by turkeysub93

Wouldn't buy a BLRO at 50% off MSRP.

would be something may jump into for that reason

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Geckobros · 1 May 2021, 07:46 AM

It can. I may not buy a watch if it is overly popular.

Freespeach · 1 May 2021, 07:58 AM

For some, like me, I like my Hulk regardless of the hype.
As the frog �� says..."it ain't easy being green".

1 May 2021, 04:22 AM	#1
MoQa BianQa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 10	Does hype affect your purchase decision? Arbitrage opportunities aside, does a watch being in demand or hard to obtain make you want the watch more? What are some in demand watches that you would not buy if they weren’t actually in demand? At the moment I personally am not a fan of the hulk, Kermit, Pepsi color schemes and would probably not add them to my collection if I was told I cannot resell them ever.

1 May 2021, 04:42 AM	#10
nightmyth "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: United States Posts: 124	People say they don’t care, yet they will buy up hot models at MSRP at any opportunity. People say one thing and do the other. __________________ 126710BLRO Pepsi 126600 SD43 116610LV Hulk 116519LN DaytonaC

1 May 2021, 04:47 AM	#11
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 5,077	Won't buy it if I don't like it. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green

1 May 2021, 06:02 AM	#19
DESH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Desh Location: in a car driving Watch: ing the numbers.. Posts: 1,223	nope! i buy what I like- some just happen to be popular! __________________ Instagram: wristkink

1 May 2021, 06:08 AM	#20
Texex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Seattle Watch: Explorer II Posts: 787	Only if I’m after 2 watches equally. Say a GMT and a Datejust. I would take the GMT first if offered because the Datejust will be easier to acquire later. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Daytona White 116500LN, GMT II BLNR, Explorer II Polar, Submariner 116610LV, GMT II BLRO, Sky Dweller Blue, GMT II VTNR, Datejust 41 Azurro, Datejust 1601.

1 May 2021, 04:22 AM	#2
prnceofpersia23 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: AZ, USA Watch: 116500LN Posts: 2,021	I buy what I like.

1 May 2021, 04:24 AM	#3
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Nope. I get what I like regardless of what the flavor of the week is.

1 May 2021, 04:28 AM	#4
jpwv Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 337	Hype, if you can call it that, around the Explorer 1 has led me to consider the characteristics that make it a great watch and now I want to purchase one. Previously I never considered it due to all the other higher profile options.

1 May 2021, 04:29 AM	#5
Marcjvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Southeast Watch: 214270 Posts: 2,749	I wanted a 14060 but the prices of them are absurd now. So yes, the hype has impacted the price, which has affected my decision.

1 May 2021, 04:30 AM	#7
Bearxj86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,895	It does. I buy what I like but i am affected by the hype and the opinions of others. So what others like can sometimes affect what I like. Value retention also affects what I buy, and hype affects that too.

1 May 2021, 04:30 AM	#8
turkeysub93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: N/A Posts: 618	Wouldn't buy a BLRO at 50% off MSRP.

1 May 2021, 05:04 AM	#12
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,789	Yes. Keeps the hobby fun for me. I would still buy the watches i like if they were not in demand but under msrp from a grey dealer.

1 May 2021, 05:07 AM	#13
Lemieux66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Greg Location: UK Watch: $10 Casio Posts: 521	Hype tends to put me off watches. 5711, 15202, plus the BLRO, BLNR and Hulk in particular are so overrated and overhyped it just leaves me cold.

1 May 2021, 05:39 AM	#16
Jacksan Banned Join Date: Feb 2021 Real Name: Jacksan Location: United States Watch: SkyDweller Posts: 49	I have noticed my tastes have changed, not sure about the influence the current hype has had on it, but I still don't find myself in the search for BLRO (I have a BLNR), or a Daytona (I have a non-Rolex Chrono, and quite frankly rarely use the feature). Useful/unique features catch my attention usually, so GMT, and SkyDweller have been my most recent acquisitions, to join my RG DayDate. YMMV As long as you personally enjoy it, I don't think you can go wrong, hype or no hype.

1 May 2021, 05:57 AM	#18
mk2jag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,040	Hype plays a huge roll. If hype did nog exist im sure we would see much more variety in our watch collections......

1 May 2021, 06:11 AM	#21
S’portEye "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Shreveport Posts: 1,418	I’ll buy a hot model to flip into something I want.

1 May 2021, 06:25 AM	#22
WestCoastS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Canada Watch: Rolex Posts: 541	I buy what i like and if it is a "hot model" then its on purpose. I have no urge to buy something based on popular demand. __________________ Submariner 116613LB Blusey Sky Dweller TT Black Dial DD 40 Silver Dial on [[[Yellow Gold]]]

1 May 2021, 06:27 AM	#23
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	I had to beat back 3 elderly widows to get my TT DJ36 w/diamonds!

1 May 2021, 07:30 AM	#24
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,761	Somehow I always bought the more unpopular models. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

1 May 2021, 07:39 AM	#26
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	No, I buy what I like. __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

1 May 2021, 07:46 AM	#29
Geckobros "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Arrakis Posts: 874	It can. I may not buy a watch if it is overly popular.

1 May 2021, 07:58 AM	#30
Freespeach "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Earth Posts: 180	For some, like me, I like my Hulk regardless of the hype. As the frog �� says..."it ain't easy being green".

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